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arnold schwarzenegger who's married to maria shriver called kennedy a loving husband, father, uncle and brother and the rock of the family. nancy reagan release a statement saying -- >>> reaction to senator kennedy's death is pouring in not just from the u.s. but around the world, as well. gordon brown says even facing illness and death he never stopped fightinger the causes which were his life's work. i am proud to have counted him as a friend. kevin rudd had this to say. >>> while his passing didn't come as a surprise, the kennedy family political allies and critics are all in morning. the late senator emerged from the shadows of big brothers john and robert to become one of the preimminent politicians in the country. we have more from the kennedy compound in hyannis port, massachusetts. >> reporter: the liberal lion of the senate loses his battle with brain cancer. senator edward ted kennedy passed away last night at his family compound in hyannis port. president obama vacationing nearby got the news at 9:00 a.m. >> we were denied when his brothers were taken from us. a blessing to s
arnold schwarzenegger who's married to maria shriver called kennedy a loving husband, father, uncle and brother and the rock of the family. nancy reagan release a statement saying -- >>> reaction to senator kennedy's death is pouring in not just from the u.s. but around the world, as well. gordon brown says even facing illness and death he never stopped fightinger the causes which were his life's work. i am proud to have counted him as a friend. kevin rudd had this to say. >>>...
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of course, maria shriver is first lady of california. >> the family set high standards, and they're always worthwhile measuring up to -- exceeding them when i can't. >> reporter: a burden shared by the next generation. so while ted kennedy's passing may mean the end of a political dynasty, his family's contributions to the country continue. jeff glor, cbs news, hyannis port, massachusetts. >>> coming up, we'll speak with the stepfather of kidnapped victim jaycee dugard. i'm michelle gielan and this is the "cbs morning news." ies versus 100 in the other leading brand and a taste you'll find... [sluuurrrrpppp!] irresistible. light & fit. great taste, fewer calories. on fridays, i have hockey before school, so i take two eggo homestyle waffles and put peanut butter inside. i add a couple chocolate chips when dad's starting the car. there's only one way to eat an eggo -- your way. l'eggo my eggo. , maryland, good morning, maryland, now, don scott, marty
of course, maria shriver is first lady of california. >> the family set high standards, and they're always worthwhile measuring up to -- exceeding them when i can't. >> reporter: a burden shared by the next generation. so while ted kennedy's passing may mean the end of a political dynasty, his family's contributions to the country continue. jeff glor, cbs news, hyannis port, massachusetts. >>> coming up, we'll speak with the stepfather of kidnapped victim jaycee dugard. i'm...
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there is maria shriver heading in -- heading out of the jfk library. and, mika, you look at this family, obviously maria shriver has been a key player in california politics over the past several years. it is -- you cannot overestimate the impact of this family over the past 50 years in american political life. >> and, well, the passing two of major legacies in this family over the past few weeks, eunice kennedy shriver, maria's mother passing away, which was another great legend in that family, perhaps a little bit underestimated in terms of how we write our history of this country, in terms of what she accomplished, but legislatively, senator ted kennedy, the list could go on forever in terms of what he accomplished as a politician and as a legislator, but also what his family was able to do with their political weight, not only in the state of massachusetts, but for the country as a whole. we're watching two things happening at once here, family members and the casket leaving the jfk library in boston. and mourners walking into our lady of perpetual
there is maria shriver heading in -- heading out of the jfk library. and, mika, you look at this family, obviously maria shriver has been a key player in california politics over the past several years. it is -- you cannot overestimate the impact of this family over the past 50 years in american political life. >> and, well, the passing two of major legacies in this family over the past few weeks, eunice kennedy shriver, maria's mother passing away, which was another great legend in that...
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. >>> senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver sat down with david gregory with her memories of the senator. we hope to have that a bit later on. apparently we don't have that tape. msnbc contributor mishgs ban iggal is with us. you have a lot of stories to share. what will be on your mind during this service? >> well, a lot will be on my mind, lester. one will be a very personal notion that the idea the other day that senator kennedy left hyannis port and cap taset the last time is something i think a lot of people are still trying to come to grips with. the reality of him in that home, on that beach, on the dock, on his boat, a huge booming laugh. the concern for others. i think that will be on the minds of both myself and everybody else in the mission church here. >> i was watching the memorial last night, and joe kennedy was speaking about the fact he and his brothers and sisters needed a father, and john and caroline needed a father, and here was ted, uncle ted, who really became that father figure. talk, if you can, about the hole that is now left in this family. >> well, it's an enor
. >>> senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver sat down with david gregory with her memories of the senator. we hope to have that a bit later on. apparently we don't have that tape. msnbc contributor mishgs ban iggal is with us. you have a lot of stories to share. what will be on your mind during this service? >> well, a lot will be on my mind, lester. one will be a very personal notion that the idea the other day that senator kennedy left hyannis port and cap taset the last time...
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that's his niece, maria shriver, there on the left, who lost her mother, eunice, just two weeks ago. her uncle, ted, too ill to attend the funeral. that clip of the senator earlier, showing him at the peak of his rhetorical power, even though he lost the nomination, yet his influence endured nearly three more decades. senator kennedy changed the country from his senate seat, no doubt about it, especially in civil rights, a cause that became his passion. tom foreman reports. >> reporter: amid the fiery 1960s, as civil rights battles raged, president john kennedy sought passage of a landmark bill to ban discrimination. >> the heart of the question is whether all americans ought to be afforded equal rights and equal opportunities. >> reporter: and when he was assassinated, ted kennedy, already filling his older brother's senate seat, filled his shoes too, helping to push the legislation through. >> making a final stop on his tour of ireland, senator edward kennedy -- >> reporter: the fight to protect immigrants, minorities and so many others dominated ted kennedy's resume, as he argued
that's his niece, maria shriver, there on the left, who lost her mother, eunice, just two weeks ago. her uncle, ted, too ill to attend the funeral. that clip of the senator earlier, showing him at the peak of his rhetorical power, even though he lost the nomination, yet his influence endured nearly three more decades. senator kennedy changed the country from his senate seat, no doubt about it, especially in civil rights, a cause that became his passion. tom foreman reports. >> reporter:...
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another home that is right nearby is owned by maria kennedy shriver. her name has also been mentioned quite a bit in terms of the potential for her political future. let's go back to moly with standing outside right now. >> we are waiting right now for this motorcade to begin and keeping an eye on the situation outside where people are still lining up. it looks like the crowd is growing every moment you see kids in bathing suits with towel slung over their shoulder in a sense, this community has retained its beach like field. and we have seen people walking their dogs and kids riding bikes all through the streets. even past the media and cables and all the trucks that are part here to cover the progress. life has gone on here. it is heartening to see how the community has come out on both sides of the street all the way down as far as we can see. some of those people telling me that they felt like this was the end of an era, the last brother is gone. this is the final chapter, and a chapter that was closing here in hyannis port. they said that this was
another home that is right nearby is owned by maria kennedy shriver. her name has also been mentioned quite a bit in terms of the potential for her political future. let's go back to moly with standing outside right now. >> we are waiting right now for this motorcade to begin and keeping an eye on the situation outside where people are still lining up. it looks like the crowd is growing every moment you see kids in bathing suits with towel slung over their shoulder in a sense, this...
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shriver. i suspect that we have not seen the end of what the kennedys have meant to this country nor will we for a very long time. there are a whole lot of kennedys. >> okay. let's take a look at something. i want to get into something a little grittier right now. here is secretary of health and human services kathleen sebelius talking about the health care bill, and, of course, that's central to ted kennedy and his legacy. here she is. >> i think naming is a decision that the united states senate will make. i think passing it is the big first step and that's what senator kennedy would want. i hope also that if people are truly interested in honoring his legacy, and there's a lot of conversation about that, the best possible legacy is to pass health reform this year and have a bill that president obama could sign, and hopefully at every step along the way they will ask themselves what would teddy do and move it forward. >> well, gene, without getting too partisan, the grave robbers are already
shriver. i suspect that we have not seen the end of what the kennedys have meant to this country nor will we for a very long time. there are a whole lot of kennedys. >> okay. let's take a look at something. i want to get into something a little grittier right now. here is secretary of health and human services kathleen sebelius talking about the health care bill, and, of course, that's central to ted kennedy and his legacy. here she is. >> i think naming is a decision that the...
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first reaction from governor schwarzenegger, married to senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver. maria and i are immensely sad edged by the passing of uncle kennedy. he was a champion of social justice and a political icolonel. most importantly, he was the rock of our family, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. teddy taught us all that public servance isn't a hobby or occupation but a way of life. his legacy will live on. we have this reaction from former first lady, nancy reagan. given our political differences, people are sometimes surprised by how close ronnie and i have been to the political family. ronnie and ted could find common ground. ted and i found ours in stem cell research. a lot of reaction coming from regular folks in the street. we want to share some of that with you right now. >> i feel that a great dynasty has basically come to an end. and that he was really a great man. >> an impact for the whole country, especially on the political level. >> i wasn't a great fan but i'm saddened that he's gone. his family will miss him, the people in the community, th
first reaction from governor schwarzenegger, married to senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver. maria and i are immensely sad edged by the passing of uncle kennedy. he was a champion of social justice and a political icolonel. most importantly, he was the rock of our family, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. teddy taught us all that public servance isn't a hobby or occupation but a way of life. his legacy will live on. we have this reaction from former first lady, nancy reagan. given...
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. >> reporter: the cldren of ted and his brothers and sisters, maria shriver, and her activism for an alzheimer's cure. kerry kennedy's human rights organization. and mark, managing u.s. programs for save the children. and robert jr., one of the country's leading environmentalists. as sure the sun comes up over this storied compound, kennedys will continue to make their mork on america. >> it's very nice to have you. of course, press secretary for senator kennedy. just a life long friend. we keep talking about him as a legislator. as a senator. but as a man, what do you believe made him so special and successful? >> there were a couple of things. first was that he grew up in this tradition that he lad been given a great deal. and he needed to give something back. felt strongly about that. secondly, he cared deeply about issues. but never took himself too seriously. he would tell a story about himself in 1962, when he was first running for the senate. and people were saying, what is this 29-year-old, 30-year-old guy running? he goes for a factory. guy in overalls. dirt-covered. looks a
. >> reporter: the cldren of ted and his brothers and sisters, maria shriver, and her activism for an alzheimer's cure. kerry kennedy's human rights organization. and mark, managing u.s. programs for save the children. and robert jr., one of the country's leading environmentalists. as sure the sun comes up over this storied compound, kennedys will continue to make their mork on america. >> it's very nice to have you. of course, press secretary for senator kennedy. just a life long...
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the kennedy clan including his niece, california first lady maria shriver arrive there had last night. they will celebrate mass at noon eastern and send kennedy to a public procession to boston. that will be an opportunity for the people who put him in office and the people who loved him to say good-bye. as john kerry put it, the people and the politics were truly what ted kennedy cherished. >> he loved people. he loved the give and take of politics. he had respect for everybody. and, you know, despite all of the things that were thrown at him, he always talked about the humanity and morality. the good question for a lot of people in politics to learn. >> also this morning, the tributes continue. the early look at some of the covers of "time" and "newsweek." all putting out special ed digs this week. we talk to deb king in boston. deb feyerick is live outside of hyannis port. wasting no time to get out the schedule of events and finding ways to privately mourn and for the public to remember ted kennedy. >> it's a day he'll continue to be honored. it was a very long night for family me
the kennedy clan including his niece, california first lady maria shriver arrive there had last night. they will celebrate mass at noon eastern and send kennedy to a public procession to boston. that will be an opportunity for the people who put him in office and the people who loved him to say good-bye. as john kerry put it, the people and the politics were truly what ted kennedy cherished. >> he loved people. he loved the give and take of politics. he had respect for everybody. and, you...
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and we saw earlier maria shriver. but let's listen as this sensitive moment occurs. >> reporter: former congressman joe kennedy, the son of late robert f. kennedy. a remarkable scene. jean kennedy smith walking first. senator kennedy's three children, teddy jr., kara, congressman patrick kennedy, and then behind them the family, the kennedy, the shrivers, many of them, all of them, just two weeks ago here not in boston but on the cape for the funeral of eunice shriver, the senator's sister. you see them now walking in the family procession to the john f. kennedy memorial library. scripted by the senator himself with his wife, vicki's cooperation, in his final year. wolf, every bit of this three-day remembrance and the family keeps asking us to use the word "celebration." scripted by the senator himself. and you see now more family friends going in. the family has made its way into the building, and some very close family friends and associates now going in. several catholic priests were here to greet the motorcade. vi
and we saw earlier maria shriver. but let's listen as this sensitive moment occurs. >> reporter: former congressman joe kennedy, the son of late robert f. kennedy. a remarkable scene. jean kennedy smith walking first. senator kennedy's three children, teddy jr., kara, congressman patrick kennedy, and then behind them the family, the kennedy, the shrivers, many of them, all of them, just two weeks ago here not in boston but on the cape for the funeral of eunice shriver, the senator's...
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governor arnold schwarzenegger who is married to senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver, said mu rea and i are immensely saddened by the passing of uncle teddy. he was known to the world as the lion of the senate, a champion of social justice, and a political icon. most importantly, he was the rock of our family, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. he was a man of great faith and character. the president of the united states is getting ready to make a statement over at martha's vineyard where he's on vacation. he'll walk up to that microphone momentarilies as soon as he is there. and you will get arrested. iz another heart attack could be lurking waiting to strike. a heart attack caused by a clot, one that could be fatal. but plavix helps save lives. plavix taken with other heart medicines, goes beyond what other heart medicines do alone, to provide greater protection against heart attack or stroke and even death by helping to keep blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots. ask your doctor about plavix, protection that helps save lives. if you have a stomach u
governor arnold schwarzenegger who is married to senator kennedy's niece, maria shriver, said mu rea and i are immensely saddened by the passing of uncle teddy. he was known to the world as the lion of the senate, a champion of social justice, and a political icon. most importantly, he was the rock of our family, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. he was a man of great faith and character. the president of the united states is getting ready to make a statement over at martha's...
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maria shriver's wedding to now-governor of california arnold schwarzenegger. it's also here where they have mourned the ones they love. john f. kennedy jr. ten years ago. eunice kennedy shriver two weeks ago. and now senator edward kennedy. ann and matt, back to you. >> anne thompson, thank you so much. president obama who is spending the week on martha's vineyard spoke with senator kennedy's wife overnight. ron alan is covering the president's vacation. ron, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, ann. yes, president obama was informed the senator kennedy's passing around 2:00 a.m. this morning and he spoke with mrs. kennedy shortly thereafter. there had been a lot of speculation president obama was going to try and visit the kennedy compound but of course that was not meant to be. the president attributes much of his own success, in part, to the efforts of senator kennedy. his legislative efforts in the senate, his efforts for him on the campaign trail, and to a close personal relationship. the president's statement reads, in part, "i valued his wise counse
maria shriver's wedding to now-governor of california arnold schwarzenegger. it's also here where they have mourned the ones they love. john f. kennedy jr. ten years ago. eunice kennedy shriver two weeks ago. and now senator edward kennedy. ann and matt, back to you. >> anne thompson, thank you so much. president obama who is spending the week on martha's vineyard spoke with senator kennedy's wife overnight. ron alan is covering the president's vacation. ron, good morning. >>...
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governor arnold schwarzenegger, married to maria shriver, ted kennedy's niece, said this morning they mourned the loss of their uncle teddy. he was the rock. and so many people here at the compound believe that's the case. and something else we took note of. the first statements to come in from the political family. orrin hatch of utah, john mccain of arizona. mr. mccain saying this morning, we lost the lion. and one more note, diane and chris, patrick kennedy, his son, the congressman of rhode island, one gift that we were given, that our father survived much lo longer than anyone thought he would survive. we love him. we appreciate him. and we had him longer than we hoped. >> i want to return, if i can, david. we saw the senator going by on a golf cart. and i believe he was returning from a trip on his sloop. i believ tithe wasas lim l te we really had a chance to see him. and, of course, that was just days ago, on august 7th, that we saw him in public, at length, for the last time. >>> let's bring in dr. tim johnson now. the diagnosis, was malignant myiloma. >> the worst most sever
governor arnold schwarzenegger, married to maria shriver, ted kennedy's niece, said this morning they mourned the loss of their uncle teddy. he was the rock. and so many people here at the compound believe that's the case. and something else we took note of. the first statements to come in from the political family. orrin hatch of utah, john mccain of arizona. mr. mccain saying this morning, we lost the lion. and one more note, diane and chris, patrick kennedy, his son, the congressman of rhode...
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., that's bobby's son, maria shriver, that's ueunice's daughter. and a lot of places throughout boston that they feel connected to. places with special meaning. for example, the motorcade will pass by jfk's house and the office building, the federal office building and pass boston comen and thannial hall. these places meant a great deal to the senator and his family. they will honor the senator and tributes have been pouring in since his death late tuesday. now, senator kerry was here yesterday and he really talked about the man, just how no matter what was thrown at him, he still was able to manage it in a way that had a lot of heart, a lot of empathy, focused on the issues, focused on what was really most important. >> love people, they love the give and take of politics, they have respect for everybody and, you know, despite all the things that were thrown at him, he always talked about the humanity and morality and the things that were important to people and that is a good lesson for a lot of people in politics to learn. >> and, so, heidi, rea
., that's bobby's son, maria shriver, that's ueunice's daughter. and a lot of places throughout boston that they feel connected to. places with special meaning. for example, the motorcade will pass by jfk's house and the office building, the federal office building and pass boston comen and thannial hall. these places meant a great deal to the senator and his family. they will honor the senator and tributes have been pouring in since his death late tuesday. now, senator kerry was here yesterday...
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, maria shriver, her daughter, is ted kennedy's niece and she is married to the governor of california arnold schwarzenegger and governor schwarzenegger issued this statement this morning saying maria and i are immensely saddened by the passing of uncle teddy. he was known to the world as the lion of the senate, a champion of social service and a political icon. teddy taught us all that public service isn't a hobby or even an occupation, but a way of life and his legacy will live on. when you talk to his friends who know him here in hyannisport and then you listen to people like vice president biden or president obama, it is that constant thread is that commitment to public service, how important it was to him, to his family, and that is perhaps the greatest legacy he leaves. dylan? >> anne, thank you very much. we will take a brief and return after this. >> i have lived a blessed time. now with you, i look forward to a new time of aspiration and high achievement for our nation and the world. my doctor told me something i never knew. as we get older, our bodies become... less able to a
, maria shriver, her daughter, is ted kennedy's niece and she is married to the governor of california arnold schwarzenegger and governor schwarzenegger issued this statement this morning saying maria and i are immensely saddened by the passing of uncle teddy. he was known to the world as the lion of the senate, a champion of social service and a political icon. teddy taught us all that public service isn't a hobby or even an occupation, but a way of life and his legacy will live on. when you...
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you've got caroline kennedy, first lady of california maria shriver, kathleen kennedy townsend, former lieutenant governor of governor, former congressman joe kennedy. wolf so, many of the family members. >> presumably we'll be hearing more from all of these kennedys in the years to come. abbi, thanks very much. >>> bitter political rivals at the time, ted kennedy and jimmy carter, became allies. i asked the former president to share his memories of the late senator. >> we all express our personal continue low doh lenses and prayers to the kennedy family. we've never seen anyone in the senate more assiduously and constantly and enthusiastically dedicated his life to trying to make sure that everything that the u.s. government decided was in the best interest of the people who were deprived or poor, neglected, or felt evidence of discrimination. and we really appreciate what ted kennedy meant to us personally and to our nation. and i don't think there's anybody either that can say that there's ever been a more effective senator in promoting his own ideals, which are very high, than ted
you've got caroline kennedy, first lady of california maria shriver, kathleen kennedy townsend, former lieutenant governor of governor, former congressman joe kennedy. wolf so, many of the family members. >> presumably we'll be hearing more from all of these kennedys in the years to come. abbi, thanks very much. >>> bitter political rivals at the time, ted kennedy and jimmy carter, became allies. i asked the former president to share his memories of the late senator. >> we...
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maria shriver's wedding to arnold schwarzenegger. st. francis xavier church where her mother was just buried last week. it has also been a place where they have come together when tragedy has struck so many times. those famous pictures of robert f. kennedy walking across the beach in the days after jfk's assassination, after jfk jr. died in the plane crash, this is where the family gathered. and just two weeks ago as i said this is where they came to mourn eunice kennedy shriver. it is a touch stone for the kennedys. it is a town that holds them in great regard and respects their privacy. and to that end today we have seen the police come and cordon off several of the roads into the kennedy compound s. many media have shown up here. not too many onlookers. we've seen some people go jogging. some people fight. some people go to pick up their morning papers. but it is a day where we expect people will continue to come and gather as we wait for word as to how senator 0 kennedy will be remembered in a funeral service. we expect that informat
maria shriver's wedding to arnold schwarzenegger. st. francis xavier church where her mother was just buried last week. it has also been a place where they have come together when tragedy has struck so many times. those famous pictures of robert f. kennedy walking across the beach in the days after jfk's assassination, after jfk jr. died in the plane crash, this is where the family gathered. and just two weeks ago as i said this is where they came to mourn eunice kennedy shriver. it is a touch...